Inclusivity and empowerment: two social movements that are having a major impact on the beauty industry in 2018.

At The Makeup Show Chicago, James Vincent, director of education & artist relations for The Makeup Show, shared the biggest makeup trends from the red carpet, magazines, runways and everyday street style looks. Though the trends themselves differ, the underlying themes are the same: Embrace who you are and flaunt it unapolog­etically.

When I was at the doctor a few weeks back (getting antibiotics for my acute bronchitis), she commented on whether I'd like a script for my rosacea. Ahhhh, excuse me lady... Firstly, I don't have rosacea and secondly, I don't do pharmaceuticals – unless it's a dire life or death situation. But lately, after exercise I've been noticing a reddish, blushed tinge to my face. It used to disappear after a few minutes but now it's hanging around for several hours

t has a long history, where it has played a role: as currency, in religious rituals, as a preservative and for health and wellness. Many people are familiar with salt’s health uses in baths, as a saline solution, in neti pots, for gargling, and for cleaning and exfoliating the skin.

You most likely know about all the vitamins that your body needs to maintain healthy, youthful, glowing skin

but what about essential minerals for skin health? Minerals are part of every living cell of the body and they work together to build and regulate a multitude of bodily functions. They are basically the spark plugs that keep our engines running.

Written by Bernadette Soares, Brand Value Ltd on February 28th, 2018.
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Gritting their teeth and gripping the seat, clients often feel the same way about epilation as they do visiting the dentist.

From popping a sedative to guzzling a glass of champagne, even the calmest of customers do funny things when trying to numb the pain of hair removal. But if Mary Poppins was on the money, all it should take is a spoonful (or perhaps a strip-full) of sugar to sweeten the deal.

It's official - Ultra Violet has been selected as Pantone's colour of the year for 2018.

Ultra Violet means beyond violet and shows in the colour spectrum as deep and bold.
Violet colours are associated with meaningful inspiration and spiritual fulfilment. They represent the dream, the imagination and the future. In creative terms they’re inspired by science, space and what lies ahead for us in the future.

Have you noticed a shift towards # faster, # better, more invasive treatments?

You would be right to observe that this also highlights that we can no longer rely only on our industry suppliers, to provide the full suite of education required of the modern day skin therapist or aesthetic practitioner.

With the arrival of the New Year comes the desire to change things up a bit – New Year’s resolutions anyone? Often that means a change to a healthier lifestyle complete with a healthy living attitude. And this newfound lifestyle isn’t just about diet and exercise, it’s about your beauty routine too. Turning to natural beauty products is one way to go about creating a healthier beauty routine.

Facial oils are starting to line the beauty store shelves and for good reason

If you already use a facial oil you know the benefits of this wondrous natural skin care product, but there’s also a lot of myths out there. Facial oils get a bad rap when it comes to your skin from claims that it clogs pores to causing acne to making your skin oilier than before. In reality, facial oils can actually be the next best thing for your skin!

Another fashion month over, another set of beauty trends to start thinking about now.

And one thing is sure, spring/summer 2018 is going to be a great season for beauty. From glittering, shimmering, rhinestone-studded make-up across New York, London, Milan and Paris, to the best hair accessories to add to your wish list and the return of nail art, see spring/summer 2018's biggest beauty trends here.

Planning around the holidays can seem repetitive and daunting, but it does not have to be.

Holiday seasons are a great opportunity to revamp and redirect focuses onto certain treatments and products in order to drum up extra sales, as well as keep clients engaged. During the holiday seasons, more people are on the prowl, scouring retail business trying to find unique gifts to give to the ones they love.

The difference with creams is that they are (as they are not formulated for daily use) much more loaded with active ingredients. Creams and also serums are designed as a long-term care or as a cure, while masks regulate especially acute skin conditions. It is available for dry skin, very low irritant and soothing for sensitive skin, as a skin care for mature skin, clarifying impurities and much more.

Skin care professionals are starting to understand that, in order to transform a client’s skin, they need to start looking inside the body. They understand that lifestyle choices greatly affect treatment of acne, rosacea, and melasma; however, they do not usually think of liver damage when treating the skin.

The use of gemstones and color plays a major role in chakra alignment. Each color has its own frequency or vibration that can help to energize, stimulate, relax, or uplift the spirit. The seven colors of nature’s rainbow are associated with the seven colors of the chakra system. If a chakra is out of balance, a colorful gemstone can be used to restore balance.

Cross-promotion within the spa’s team is one of the best methods to increase clientele and ensure optimum retention rates. Along with training, superior skill sets, and passion, team members should possess excellent customer service skills to enhance the client's experience. This point is where team booking is critical. If staff adapts this mentality, success is guaranteed for everyone.

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